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Sahih Muslim #6884

Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبٍ الْحَارِثِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا قُرَّةُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَوْ تَابَعَنِي عَشْرَةٌ مِنَ الْيَهُودِ لَمْ يَبْقَ عَلَى ظَهْرِهَا يَهُودِيٌّ إِلاَّ أَسْلَمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
If ten scholars of the Jews would follow me, no Jew would be left upon the surface of the earth who would not embrace Islam.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses the potential impact of influential leaders on the spread of Islam. He suggests that if knowledgeable individuals from the Jewish community were to embrace Islam, it could lead to widespread conversion. This highlights the role of leadership in shaping beliefs.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in how influential figures can inspire change and acceptance within communities. Engaging with leaders and educators can facilitate positive dialogues about faith and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the role of influential figures in promoting the teachings of Islam.

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This hadith is #6884 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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